Fulton Bank N.A. increased its holdings in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 12.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 45,488 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,865 shares during the period. Fulton Bank N.A.’s holdings in Chevron were worth $9,411,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CVX. Dakota Wealth Management increased its position in Chevron by 14.9% during the fourth quarter. Dakota Wealth Management now owns 83,265 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $12,690,000 after purchasing an additional 10,822 shares during the last quarter. Brooklyn FI LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chevron in the 3rd quarter valued at $431,000. Clear Trail Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chevron in the 4th quarter valued at $10,167,000. Curtis Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Chevron during the 4th quarter valued at $1,381,000. Finally, Indivisible Partners purchased a new stake in shares of Chevron during the 4th quarter valued at $1,923,000. 72.42% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Chevron news, Director John B. Hess sold 380,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $193.20, for a total transaction of $73,416,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 278,045 shares in the company, valued at $53,718,294. This trade represents a 57.75% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Chevron Stock Up 2.0%
Chevron (NYSE:CVX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.00 by $0.41. Chevron had a net margin of 5.79% and a return on equity of 6.90%. The company had revenue of $47.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $51.86 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $2.18 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Chevron Corporation will post 15.52 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Chevron Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, May 19th were issued a $1.78 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, May 19th. This represents a $7.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.2%. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio is currently 123.40%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Tudor Pickering raised Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $225.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Citigroup boosted their price target on Chevron from $210.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their price target on Chevron from $216.00 to $204.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Wolfe Research upgraded Chevron from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $210.00 price target for the company in a research note on Thursday. Finally, HSBC upgraded Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $215.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Friday, March 20th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Chevron presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $205.71.
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Key Stories Impacting Chevron
Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research upgraded Chevron to Outperform, saying the recent pullback has made the shares more attractive and that improving long-term free cash flow is not fully reflected in the stock price. Wolfe Research upgrades Chevron to Outperform on strong cash flow outlook
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron signed a 20-year deal with Microsoft to supply electricity for an AI-focused Texas data center, and it is reviewing additional U.S. data-center power projects, highlighting a new growth avenue beyond traditional oil and gas. Chevron (CVX) Just Signed A 20 Year Microsoft AI Data Center Power Deal
- Positive Sentiment: Investors are also being reminded of Chevron’s dividend appeal and long record of shareholder payouts, which may help cushion sentiment during energy-sector volatility. Chevron Yields 4.2% Because Oil Prices Make Everyone Nervous. Here’s Why That Thinking Is Outdated
- Neutral Sentiment: Chevron announced its 2Q 2026 earnings conference call and webcast for July 31, which is routine but keeps investors focused on upcoming results. Advisory: Chevron Corporation’s 2Q 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
- Neutral Sentiment: Several commentary pieces continue to frame Chevron as a high-yield, value-oriented energy stock, but these are mostly reiterations rather than new company-specific catalysts. Should You Buy Chevron While It’s Below $180 or Wait for a Bigger Dip?
- Negative Sentiment: Oil prices have fallen to a four-month low, which is a headwind for Chevron’s upstream earnings and helps explain why the stock has been trading lower despite positive long-term announcements. Oil’s 4-month low hands Exxon, Chevron a fresh problem
- Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley reportedly lowered its price target on Chevron, adding to concern that near-term energy prices may not support earlier valuation expectations. Chevron (CVX) Price Target Lowered at Morgan Stanley. Here is Why
Chevron Profile
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) is an American multinational energy company engaged in virtually all aspects of the oil and gas industry. As an integrated energy firm, Chevron’s core activities include upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production, midstream transportation and storage, downstream refining and marketing of fuels and lubricants, and petrochemical manufacturing through joint ventures and subsidiaries. The company markets fuels under brands such as Chevron, Texaco and Caltex and supplies a range of products and services to retail customers, industrial users and commercial fleets worldwide.
Chevron traces its corporate lineage to the early petroleum companies that eventually became Standard Oil of California and has evolved through significant mergers and restructurings, including the acquisitions of Gulf Oil and Texaco.
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